Death of Mimar Sinan (1588) — Hagia Sophia

On 2026-07-17, Mimar Sinan — the architect linked to Hagia Sophia — passed away in 1588. Annual commemoration.

Mimar Sinan also known as Koca Mi'mâr Sinân Âğâ, was the chief Greek-Ottoman architect, engineer and mathematician for sultans Suleiman the Magnificent, Selim II and Murad III. He was responsible for the construction of more than 300 major structures, including the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, the Kanuni Sultan Suleiman Bridge in Büyükçekmece, and the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad,…

Recurring annual commemoration. Source: Wikipedia / Wikidata.